Site Feedback

Title 7

Displaying title 7, up to date as of 7/08/2026. Title 7 was last amended 7/07/2026.
eCFR Content

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR.

Learn more about the eCFR, its status, and the editorial process.

Title 7AgriculturePart / Section
Subtitle BRegulations of the Department of Agriculture27 – 5099
Chapter IAgricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture27 – 209
Subchapter CRequirements and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act51 – 75
Part 51Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards)51.1 – 51.3418
Subpart DApplication of Tolerances51.620 – 51.653
Definitions51.631 – 51.652
§ 51.631Mature.
§ 51.632Similar varietal characteristics.
§ 51.633Well colored.
§ 51.634Firm.
§ 51.635Well formed.
§ 51.636Smooth texture.
§ 51.637Injury.
§ 51.638Discoloration.
§ 51.639Fairly well colored.
§ 51.640Fairly well formed.
§ 51.641Fairly smooth texture.
§ 51.642Damage.
§ 51.643Fairly firm.
§ 51.644Slightly misshapen.
§ 51.645Slightly rough texture.
§ 51.646Serious damage.
§ 51.647Slightly colored.
§ 51.648Misshapen.
§ 51.649Slightly spongy.
§ 51.650Very serious damage.
§ 51.651Diameter.
§ 51.652Classification of defects.